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SUMMARY: Vemag/Risco Operator sets up and operates the machine including assembly and disassembly of the equipment used in the production of the company's product. Responsible for checking product, feeding materials for processing, and adjusting settings. Operators must follow all company policies and safety procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES: 

• Be on the workstation ready to work and on time.
• Assemble Vemag/Risco
• Communicate effectively with all leads and mechanics.
• Must be able to distinguish and troubleshoot a general machine malfunction and know when Maintenance needs to be notified.
• Provide proper training to employees in their area.
• Coordinate with lead for scheduling of finished goods
• Maintain steady flow of production.
• Confirm product characteristics (weight, shape, thickness, etc)
• Perform routine product inspections (weight range)
• Be able to program correct settings according to the customer specifications.
• Load product into the Vemag/Risco hopper according to the customer specifications
• Check for foreign objects, for example, pieces of glove, metal, wood etc.
• Work weekends and flexible hours as required.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment in compliance with GMP and safety policies.
• Disassemble equipment at the end of shift.
• Dry Cleanup at the end of the shift
• Assist in other areas as needed.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  None

OTHER DUTIES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:  None

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Bi-lingual a plus

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school education or up to one-month related experience or training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

Function

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Use hands to finger, handle or feel

X

Reach with hands and arms

X

Climb or balance

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

X

This job requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted as reflected below.

Function

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds

X

Up to 25 pounds

X

Up to 50 pounds

X

Up to 100 pounds

X

More than 100 pounds

X

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Cold Temperature:  <40 °F Cooler                 <0 °F Freezer

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme cold temperature.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

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